This is a well maintained area with a beautiful landscape. There are clean, open bathrooms…read moreavailable. Lots of picnic style tables and grills to use. They host fun activities for community engagement. A fun playground for kids to enjoy. Basketball courts too. They stock for fishing too. Come enjoy and relax.

Today, I wanted to take my granddaughter to feed the ducks. When we pulled up, there were three elk…read moreright in front of us. We just sat in the car and looked at them for a while. This park is so beautiful, and then to have the treat of the elk right in front of us was amazing. It is so awesome how they just live among the people here in the community. Nobody bothers them, and they don't bother anyone. It's a beautiful thing. They are so majestic. I literally could've sat there for hours just watching them, but my granddaughter wanted to feed the ducks. Unfortunately, there weren't really any to feed. Another thing I wanna mention is the bathrooms here are so clean, not something you always find at a park. This is a great place to go to have a picnic and spend some family time. My granddaughter was already asking me when we can go back. 9/28/25

We spent many days at this park when my kids were young. My Moms group used to meet here so the…read morekids could play. Happy memories, all those kids are now grown and moved on to start their lives. This park was named after the founder of Tehachapi. It has the prettiest, tallest shade trees around. It has over 5 acres of grass, there is picnic tables, BBQ's, restrooms and a gazebo in the center of the park. You can rent the gazebo for $75.00 and a security deposit of $75.00. I have been to many parties in the park and the gazebo is really nice to set the food and gifts in. I personally know a couple people who were married in it. You can even rent out the full park for an event for $500 a day with a $1500 deposit. The playground is newly renovated and you always see happy kids running around. I have been here on multiple occasions and have seen kids in the late teens and young adults hanging out near the restrooms. They are definitely up to no good, We have seen small kids at the park themselves, I don't recommend that. This may be a small town but there is a drug problem and some of the people like to hang out here. So as long as the kids are supervised this is a nice place to spend some time. Many events are held here, Tehachapi Mountain festival, Tehachapi Old-timers Reunion, music in the park and also movies in the park. You can check with the Tehachapi Parks and Recreation for more information.

Maybe it's the weather, maybe it's the community - but Tehachapi holds a special place in my heart…read more It's also where my boyfriend works and occasionally I get to visit him. This park is not too far from his campus and is a great spot to stretch the legs and wander around. I love the tree carvings and lush old-growth landscaping. This is a great park to escape the heat and bring the kids to run around!

Another amazing night spent at Mountain Park. Took about 9 kids for my sons party. Awesome place…read morefor the kids to play and explore. Roasting hot dogs and eating s'mores, what more could you want on a beautiful Tehachapi night? Highly recommend if you have never been here.

If you're looking for a park in the middle of nowhere, but still just outside town, where you can…read morecamp or visit on a day trip, this is your place. Granted you have to be in Tehachapi, or know where Tehachapi is, or be wanderIng around southeastern California, or have a sweet GPS. Given all the above transpiring, if you find yourself in the lucky position of needing to do a summer XC run with your sophomore weak-of-heart running daughter, just don't tell her about the steep uphill. You do get to run back down afterward anyway. Should you be able to trick your kids into the run or perhaps a hike, magnificent views await at the overlooks partway and all the way up. We're talking Twitter-background-wallpaper-quality shots (not that I would know). Should I wind up randomly or intentionally in T-town, I'll take another hike, provided I can talk the daughter into it ("no honey this isn't the one you remember, it's an easy hike":).

All the time I lived her I never knew this park was here. My son went with his friends and I was…read moresurprised when I saw it. Its cute, but the area around it isn't so nice. It wouldn't be my first choice to have a picnic and relax with family. It is well kept up and plenty of seating for a party. It has a couple bbq's, and a half basketball court. The jungle gym is small and there are no swings. It does have some nice shade trees and lots of grass to play catch or just lay out a blanket to relax and watch your kids play.

Tehachapi certainly knows how to make cute parks!…read more Pioneer Park is owned and maintained by the city of Tehachapi. There's no public restroom (or at least I didn't spot one on my last visit a few months back). It's super tiny and quaint and beautifully landscaped. It's a perfect addition to the area. There's a half court for shooting hoops. Don't count on playing a full game here. Just practice your free throws! There are about half a dozen picnic benches and a nice kids play area with new equipment that includes a small rock wall for the kids. This is a great addition to this residential area in downtown Tehachapi!

What a beautiful area with lots to do. The lake is ready for all of your outdoor adventures: paddle…read moreboarding, kayaking, boating, inner tubes, sand volleyball, swimming and fishing. They offer both greenery and sand. A few metal toy structures to play on. Bathrooms available. Come enjoy the beauty of the water and islands. Enjoy some serenity.

Just an FYI for 7/15/25: The lake has experienced a large die off of fish due to the high…read moretemperatures both outside and in water. The lake has lost its oxygen, which has caused this situation. They are in the process of removing the fish off shoreline. The lake is closed for swimming and boating today. Will update if more time is needed. 7/15/25

Cutest little park in Stallion Springs! There's a small lake, a playground, a few picnic spots that…read morehave built-in grills, a patio covering additional tables, rolling hills, boulders, many species of birds, a walking trail across the street, and one of my favorite things up in the area- a covered bridge! The park is open sunrise to sunset and leashed, vaccinated dogs are welcome. While we were picnicking we saw families were using the playground and fishing, people horseback riding, and a couple walking their dogs. It was peaceful and pleasant place to spend the afternoon.

This little hidden gem is located next to our timeshare in Tehachapi and we have been going every…read moremorning for a nature walk. The park has a small kids area and a couple of trails. The lake has beautiful birds and some wild life. We saw plenty of squirrels and ducks. The trails are nicely marked and I believe you can also ride horses in this area. The covered area is a nice area if you are a fisherman as well as the bridge. The second day we hiked up to the top area that has a gazebo and just admired the View. The beauty and serenity of this area is priceless. It really helps you appreciate the small things.

To mark Valley Park's first anniversary, they are holding a chalk party. They will provide the…read morechalk for the kids to decorate the sidewalks. Monday, June 16th, from 10-12 bring your kids and have a great time! 6/11/25

If you're in the area, and espcially if you're a train enthusiast, visiting the Tehachapi Loop…read moretrain track is worth a stop. It's free to visit the historical landmark recording this engineering feat, where you'll also have a good view of the loop. It's not guaranteed that you'll see a train pass by (I didn't!) but it's still worth seeing. Free admission and free parking at the historical marker.

We completely lucked out in getting to the overlook moments before a long freight train passed by…read more The loop isn't just one big loop, it goes around and around and the train coils around the tracks like a snake. It truly was an engineering feat and it is still in regular use. We also noticed that the plaque recognized the efforts by Chinese laborers from Guangdong for building this loop. They were previously erased from history but I am glad their contributions are now acknowledged after so many years.

Steve Karoly was very friendly, informative and nice! Quaint…read moretown with friendly people.

When passing through Tehachapi Railroad Park is just east of the Railroad Museum and kohnen's…read morebakery. It's so shady , the lawn is so much. It's just a great place to stop and have that sandwich or soft pretzel or apple turnover or whatever you got at the bakery. I love it

Softball season is back! Time to cheer on my bestie. We always enjoy spending time in the evening,…read moreIt was beautiful tonight. 7/2/25

West Park is Tehachapi's main sports park…read more Taking up over 13 acres, this park is planted smack dab in the middle of a residential area. I was a little surprised as I was coming across this park. What exactly was I doing here? Pokemon hunting, of course! (Don't judge!) It was quiet on week day morning. A few kids were playing a game of softball. The residential area is nice and calm. But I imagine it jumps off if there's a Little League game. West Park is well shaded with mature trees. It also houses a skate park and newly redone activity center. Kudos to Tehachapi Parks & Recs for another well-done park!